AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoEU Visa Pressure on CBI: The EU has warned five Eastern Caribbean states—including Saint Lucia—that citizenship-by-investment programmes must be shut down by 2028 or visa-free access to Europe could be suspended, with leaders agreeing to coordinate a unified push to Brussels. Regional Diplomacy on CBI: Saint Lucia’s PM Philip Pierre says OECS leaders are sending a high-level delegation to press the region’s case directly with EU officials, arguing for tighter due diligence, information sharing, and a regional CBI regulator. Lucian Carnival Safety Push: As Lucian Carnival heads into its street-parade days in Castries, police are urging a “safe and peaceful celebration,” pointing to improved crime trends and stepped-up firearm recoveries. Public Health Warning for Carnival: Health officials warn of rising illegal drug and psychoactive substance use, urging revellers to watch drinks, look out for each other, and seek medical help fast if symptoms appear. Travel Disruption at Hewanorra: British Airways cancelled a Saint Lucia–Guyana flight after a mechanical issue, stranding passengers for hours before alternative arrangements were made. Sports Update: Saint Lucia’s Olympic sprint star Julien Alfred will not attend the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, disappointing the Saint Lucia Olympic Committee.
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